@inproceedings{Kemmer2024_2238,
  author = {Kemmer, Sergio and Marin, Leonardo L.},
  editor = {Costa, Dayana Bastos and Drevland, Frode and Florez-Perez, Laura},
  title = {Implementing Lean Practices and a Modern Construction Method in a Social Housing Project},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of the 32nd Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC 32)},
  year = {2024},
  pages = {807--818},
  address = {Auckland, New Zealand},
  issn = {2789-0015},
  doi = {10.24928/2024/0127},
  url = {https://www.iglc.net/papers/details/2238},
  abstract = {The paper aims to explore the implementation challenges and advantages of utilising lean practices along with a modern construction method, i.e. timber frame prefabricated system, to accomplish a challenging goal in a social housing project in Brazil. It presents a case study on the construction of 518 housing units, which were built in a short period to help victims of a climate catastrophe relocate. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews, participant observation, site visits, and documental analysis. The findings suggest that relying on a single lean practice or a modern construction method may not be enough to achieve demanding project objectives, such as completing a construction project within a tight deadline. Instead, it is the appropriate combination of these initiatives that will result in a better outcome. Moreover, the study contributes to a particular issue that has not been adequately addressed by the lean community. Specifically, it sheds light on the connection between a project objective, lean concepts and managerial tools that can be used to accomplish it.},
  keywords = {Lean practices, Last Planner® System, off-site construction, prefabrication, prototype.},
}